Thanksgiving Week Already? ...

Ack! Did I tell you that we're hosting Thanksgiving at our house this year? I'm two parts excited to one part nervous. We bought our 13 lb. turkey yesterday along with ingredients for pumpkin pies and turkey-hand cookies (P & K's contribution) and I have to say it was fun! Definitely got me in the mood to hunker down and attack the rest of my lists. Today I will be squaring away other side dishes and designating serving ware to each. Will be a busy next few days, but nothing that a little holiday eggnog and Christmas music can't help:)

Did you have a good weekend? The photo above is from our post tea stroll at the Rose Garden Tea Room this past Saturday at the Huntington Library in San Marino. This is just a glimpse of how astonishingly beautiful the grounds are. And yes, I live in Southern California and I wear Ugg boots. C'mon it was very cold and rainy that day.

Hope everyone has a great week!

12 comments:

  1. Lillian CNovember 22, 2010 at 8:34 AM

    I know! I can't believe it's Thanksgiving already! I love the Huntington Library! :) It's nice to spend the day walking around in there, never been to the tea room, though! Those umbrellas are so adorable (and I own a pair of Uggs to weather the rain here too :)

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  2. Tiffany KadaniNovember 22, 2010 at 9:15 AM

    Uggs are perfectly acceptable! And seriously, you are going to have the most fabulous Thanksgiving! So stylish and loving I bet!

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  3. Heather FeemsterNovember 22, 2010 at 9:43 AM

    Good luck with your turkey day meal, I"m sure it will be delcious. That garden looks amazing, how fun!

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  4. SiriNovember 22, 2010 at 9:55 AM

    Just wrote a post about my menu if you need some ideas! LOVE the turkey hand cookies : )

    http://siriouslydelicious.blogspot.com/2010/11/turkey-day-menu.html

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  5. Ana DegenaarNovember 22, 2010 at 11:26 AM

    I love UGGS and if I could wear them here I would tell all haters to get a life... Ok that said... I love that photo and your plans and... Did you cut your hair? I love it! and love the umbrellas and your outfit...

    Happy Monday!
    xo

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  6. UnknownNovember 22, 2010 at 1:23 PM

    Siri: Thank you!!! Totally going to utilize your expertise.

    Ana: No, I didn't cut my hair (sorry?) it's just in an updo.

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  7. Julie-Inspired SharesNovember 23, 2010 at 5:28 AM

    I had Thanksgiving last year for 20 people. I was nervous too, but it ended up being amazing. Everyone ended up bringing something and then everyone helped clean up. Have a great time, it's always a great feeling to know you don't have to drive anywhere after you eat too:)

    Julie xo

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  8. BrandiNovember 23, 2010 at 6:45 AM

    It looks like the Huntington was fun even in the rain (how could rain not be fun with those umbrellas?). Your Thanksgiving will be fabulous, I know it. I wish I could come help you cook for it.

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  9. JoslynNovember 23, 2010 at 7:21 AM

    we hosted thanksgiving for the first time last year and i have to say it was pretty fun. i felt very "adult" making my first turkey.

    love that photo. lovely!

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  10. julia wheelerNovember 23, 2010 at 8:28 AM

    it's effing freezing... uggs are completely appropriate! happy turkey day!

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  11. rebeccaNovember 23, 2010 at 8:32 AM

    it will be delicious... good luck! :)

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  12. thaisNovember 24, 2010 at 1:55 AM

    I pretty much sleep on uggs since my move to seattle... so no judging here ;)

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